Professor Eric Anslyn is the 2013 Edward Leete Awardee

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The ACS Division of Organic Chemistry has named Eric V. Anslyn Norman Hackerman Professor in Chemistry at The University of Texas at Austin as the 2013 Edward Leete Awardee which recognizes outstanding contributions to teaching and research in Organic Chemistry. The award is named in honor of Edward Leete who, through his contributions to science and education, fostered an appreciation and love for organic chemistry. The award was endowed in 1995 by contributions from Professor Leete’s students and colleagues. Presented biannually at the divisional executive committee dinner of the Fall ACS National Meeting, the award consists of a $1500.00 cash prize, a plaque, and a citation certificate.